Attn insomniacs: before you take your kid to the the doctor for his or her own sleep problems, be aware that your doc might be curious to find out what's up with your sleep patterns instead. A new study out of Finland showed that parents who slept poorly overestimated the sleeping problems of their … [Read more...]
Yes, There Is Such A Thing As A Picky Eater
“There’s no such thing as a picky eater, just a spoiled child.” I’ve heard this phrase, in every version possible, over the last few years. My oldest daughter, Penny, is a fiery and independent three-year-old. You can feel her strong presence from a mile away. When we realized Penny was a … [Read more...]
Twenty Questions Other Than “How Are You?” To Get Your Kids Talking
On a daily basis we’ve all been asked the—quite honestly—boring question, “How was your day?” by family, friends and coworkers. As we grow up, the tendency to put less thought into our answer becomes more common. We walk in the door and sluggishly take off our jacket and shoes, while absentmindedly … [Read more...]
When My Inner Mama Bear Surfaces
He didn't get lost in the mall. He didn't slip under the water at a swimming class for a second too long. He didn't dart across the street without looking both ways. It wasn't any of those but over the weekend, I had my first true, real mama bear panic. I like to think I'm relatively chill. … [Read more...]
We Are Not Morning People And That’s Okay
I creep into my son's room on Monday morning and gently break the news to him. "Honey, it's time to get up and get ready to school." I recognize the sound he makes. It sounds like a balloon letting all its air out. Or maybe more like a whoopee cushion being sat on very slowly. It's the sound of a … [Read more...]
The Day My Boys Learned What Makes A Hero
My son Ari came home yesterday in quite a state. "We saw something scary at school today. I can't even talk about it. Josh, you tell her," he said to his brother. Josh launched into a story about how Terry Fox had one leg and the movie they saw at a school assembly that afternoon was … [Read more...]
Get A Job!
Can you remember your first job? I can. It was the summer between grade 8 and 9 and my mom got me hooked up to be a clothes steamer at a Ports International store in Ottawa. I was SO excited to be able to work (was that even legal?) and make some dough. I lasted about an hour. I woke up on a table … [Read more...]
Back-To-School Smartphone Etiquette 101
Like many of you we've got a shopping checklist as we gear up for back to school. This list includes the fresh backpacks, pencils, markers, new running shoes and a few wardrobe updates for the kids—don't they grow like weeds over the summer? This coming school year, we've also decided it's the … [Read more...]
Back To School Style For Every Kid
As important as backpacks and school supplies are, everyone knows that your back-to-school outfits are the MOST important thing. Like, ever. The perfect outfit can give your child the confidence to walk into that classroom and just slay. And it’s important to keep that momentum going with on fleek … [Read more...]
Boys Suffer Third-Degree Burns After Being Left Outside By Their Day Care
We've always stressed the importance of being safe in the sun and this story shows exactly why sun safety is so important for not only ourselves, but our kids too. A daycare centre is being investigated for neglect after two young boys suffered second and third-degree burns during a day trip to a … [Read more...]
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